Rent the Runway to swap debt for equity in revival effort
By Bloomberg Published August 21, 2025 Rent the Runway Inc. will hand over a controlling stake in the company as...
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US retailers rethink sourcing strategy as tariff pressure mounts
The 25 per cent additional US tariff on Indian goods is just round the corner, and a significant shift is...
Bankrupt jewellery retailer Claire’s to sell its North American business
By Reuters Published August 21, 2025 Jewellery retailer Claire's said on Wednesday it would sell its North American business to...
US retail store associates struggle to meet needs of shoppers: Survey
US retailers are struggling to live up to shoppers’ expectations when it comes to having the right data and insights...
US’ TJX sees strong sales in Q2; upwardly revises FY26 forecast
American apparel and home fashions retailer The TJX Companies, Inc, has posted strong results for the second quarter (Q2) of...
Global beauty firms look to carve up Indian market as ‘last bastion’ of growth
By Reuters Published August 21, 2025 From Japan's Shiseido to France's L'Oreal, global cosmetics giants are doubling down on India,...
ICE cotton futures steady as crude gains, market awaits USDA data
ICE cotton futures remained stable amid rising crude oil prices and weakness in the grain market. Costlier crude oil supported...
‘Kill Bill’ sneakers turn Japan soft power into hard profits
By Bloomberg Published August 21, 2025 The unlikely must-have item for tourists in Japan is the footwear of choice of...
UK inflation ticks higher in July, clothing prices fall 1.9%
Normal 0 false false false EN-IN X-NONE X-NONE The UK’s inflation rate edged up in July 2025, with housing and...
‘Curly is beautiful’: Tunisian women embrace natural hair
By AFP Published August 21, 2025 In countries around the world, beauty standards have shifted radically in recent years, with...
